Why is diabetes a major concern in COVID-19 times? Diabetes is a major concern in COVID-19 patients because of these potential reasons Ongoing inflammation in the lungs (1 – 6 levels) is associated with increased insulin resistance As per some reports due to pancreatic damage some patients become de novo diabetic Due to steroids used
Monsoon brings lots of excitement, natural beauty, cool breeze and greenery all around us. It also increases the humidity in temperature which raises the chances of infection. Suffering from viral fever cold and cough is quite common. For that, we have to take precautions in this rainy season to avoid diseases related to respiratory infections,
We all know the importance of physical exercise, but it’s also important to keep your mind active. This lockdown is not for your mind. When stuck at home as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, there are chances are people are looking out for something to do.
In general, the most common causes of dizziness are activities everyone experiences, at least as children, namely running around in circles or riding carnival attractions that spin, loop or twist. These movements cause an asymmetry in the signals that stem from the vestibular system–a sensory system situated on each side of the head in the
Pregnancy is a unique time full of excitement and anticipation. But for expectant mothers going through the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), worry, fear and uncertainty are shadowing this special time. Here is an excerpt by Dr MNV Pallavi, Chief Gynaecologist, Dept. of Gynaecology, Giggles by OMNI RK. Is it safe to continue prenatal check-ups?
Trying to cope with the outbreak of Coronavirus has had huge impacts on all groups of people worldwide. For students, it is a tricky time to readjust to completing university work from home, watching lectures online and being uncertain about exams. For working professionals, it has been finding an ideal workspace to work from home
Foot and lower leg ulcers are one of the many problems caused by poorly controlled diabetes. Ulcers that do not heal can lead to amputations of toes, parts of the foot, or the lower leg. Diabetes damages blood vessels throughout the body.
The Coronavirus infection which started in China at the beginning of this year then spread worldwide to be labelled as a Pandemic by WHO has created terrible panic in the public — both lay public and more so in the educated. Coronavirus infection is likely to kill thousands of people directly but will kill lakhs of people indirectly because of the panic situation we have created for ourselves.
